Stat Attack: Boreham Wood vs. Notts County, Sunday 6 November 2016

In terms of head to head, it's simple - Notts County and Boreham Wood have never met before.

Boreham Wood FC were established in 1948 as a merger of Boreham Rovers and Royal Retournez, and began playing in the Mid-Herts League.

Throughout their history they have played in the non-league, beginning at levels such as the Parthenon League, the Spartan League and the Athenian League.

They have however steadily climbed up to the higher levels of the non-league, as well as reaching the first round proper of the FA Cup on multiple occasions.

In 2014–15 Boreham Wood finished as runners-up in the Conference South.

In the subsequent play-offs, they beat Havant & Waterlooville 4–2 on aggregate before defeating Whitehawk 2–1 in the final to earn promotion to the renamed National League.

Team news

Boreham Wood look set to be boosted by the return of top scorer Morgan Ferrier and club captain Joe Devera for today's FA Cup first round game at Meadow Park.

Defender Dave Stephens is also back in full training after a lengthy lay-off, meaning the National League club's squad is arguably at its strongest since the opening day of the season.

Wood head into the first round tie in good form after winning four of their last five league matches.

Richard Duffy is a fresh absentee for Notts County and will miss out through suspension after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season during the goalless home draw with Luton.

Magpies manager John Sheridan will have all three of his loan signings - Louis Laing, Vadaine Oliver and Aaron Collins - available.

Leading scorer Jon Stead is out with a ankle injury and the nine-goal striker is not expected back until around Christmas.

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